Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Applied Organic Chemistry: Biosynthesis and Industrial Synthesis of Natural Products | ||
Code | CHEM436 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr A Sergeev Chemistry A.Sergeev@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
CHEM333 Further Organic Chemistry |
Aims |
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This module aims to demonstrate the application of organic chemistry for the industrial synthesis of key organic building blocks (petrochemicals), biosynthesis and industrial synthesis of important classes of natural compounds. It will also highlight the history of discovery and applications of an array of notable natural products. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Ability to demonstrate knowledge of important classes of natural compounds and their main applications in medicine, agriculture, food and perfume industry |
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(LO2) Ability to show understanding of key factors underpinning sustainable industrial organic synthesis |
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(LO3) Ability to demonstrate knowledge of main industrial pathways for the generation of basic organic building blocks from natural resources (petroleum and natural gas) |
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(LO4) Ability to demonstrate knowledge of important biosyntheses and industrial syntheses of a range of natural compounds |
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(LO5) Ability to apply knowledge of organic chemistry and catalysis to understanding of important industrial organic transformations |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures 14 x 1 hr (online) + 1 x 1 hr (in-person). The course will be taught through a series of online lectures and an in-person revision lecture. Coursework. Three in-person problem-based tutorials, with tutorial work submitted online and marked before each tutorial. *Lectures: 15 hr |
Syllabus |
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1. Natural organic compounds (secondary metabolites): terpenoids, alkaloids, fatty acid derivatives and polyketides, phenylpropanoids |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
1 |
6 |
14 |
21 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 54 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Open book exam Resit: A single resit including reassessment of the coursework. | 120 | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
three problem sets Exemptions: e-submission 3.2b Resit: No separate resit, reassessment is included in exam resit | 0 | 30 |